Call barring, when active, restricts incoming, outgoing, or international calls on your phone. Deactivating it allows you to receive and make calls again.
What is Call Barring?
Call barring functions with the direct purpose of preventing calls. By adjusting call barring settings, you have the ability to restrict incoming calls to your device, including those from unknown or international numbers.
Once call barring is activated, you can effectively eliminate fake international calls and unidentified numbers.
This feature extends to blocking outgoing calls, both domestically and internationally, as well as all incoming calls, even while roaming.
How To Activate Call Barring on Android
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the menu button (usually three dots or lines) and select “Settings.”
- Find “Call barring” or “Additional settings” (depending on your device model).
- Select “Call barring” and then the type of calls you want to bar (incoming, outgoing, or international).
- Enter your call barring password (default is usually 0000, but contact your carrier if unsure).
- Once you’ve entered the code, call barring will be activated for your chosen call type.
How To Activate Call Barring on iPhone
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Phone.”
- Select “Call Barring.”
- Choose the type of call barring you want to activate (incoming, outgoing, or international).
- Enter your call barring password (default is usually 0000, but contact your carrier if unsure).
- Toggle the switch on for the chosen call type.
With call barring activation out of the way, let’s take a look at how to disable it as well.
How To Disable Call Barring on iPhone
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Phone.”
- Select “Call Barring.”
- Choose the type of call barring you want to deactivate (incoming, outgoing, or international).
- Enter your call barring password (default is usually 0000).
- Toggle the switch off for the chosen call type.
Deactivating Call Barring on Android
- Open the Phone app on your Android device.
- Tap the menu button (usually three dots or lines) and select “Settings.”
- Look for “Call barring” or “Additional settings” (depending on your device model).
- Select “Call barring” and then the specific call type you want to deactivate.
- Enter your call barring password (default is usually 0000).
- Tap “Deactivate” or toggle the switch off for the chosen call type.
If you’re unsure about your call barring password, consult your carrier for assistance.
